Ectopic pregnancy, as the name suggests, refers to the situation where the baby is not growing in the correct position. This situation is very dangerous and has a great impact on both the pregnant woman and the baby. Some women are not clear about the knowledge of ectopic pregnancy and want to learn more about it. So what causes ectopic pregnancy?
1. Reproductive tract infection. For example, vaginitis and cervicitis can both infect the fallopian tubes, causing inflammation of the fallopian tubes. After abortion, the body's own defense mechanism is affected, and the fallopian tubes are susceptible to bacterial infections, leading to inflammation of the surrounding tissues. Repeated abortions increase the likelihood of ectopic pregnancy as the number of pregnancies increases. Studies have shown that pelvic inflammatory disease can also increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy by 2.7 times.
2. Improper contraceptive method. Contraceptive pills can affect the levels of estrogen and progesterone, which in turn affect the peristalsis of the fallopian tube wall, ciliary activity, and secretion of epithelial cells. If hormone imbalance occurs, it will affect the transport of fertilized eggs and lead to tubal pregnancy. Some women lack self-protection awareness and do not have long-term contraceptive measures. The abuse of contraceptive pills can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
3. Bad lifestyle habits. Research has shown that nicotine and alcohol can affect the movement of cilia in the fallopian tubes, leading to ectopic pregnancy. According to statistics, the incidence rate of smokers is 1.5 to 4 times higher than that of non-smokers.
